Membership

The Network

ALBA represents a global diverse network of individual neuroscientists who are involved in research, education, communication and advocacy, and are committed to supporting and advocating for actions and policies that foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in brain sciences across the globe. We currently have 1890 individual members from 91 countries.

Become a member

Register as an ALBA Network member for free! As a member, you can

  • Help shape ALBA's priorities and goals
  • Drive initiatives as an ALBA Volunteer
  • Receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events
  • Have access to DEI skills and advocacy training workshops
  • Engage with the ALBA Team at the General Assembly
  • Elect the members of our Board of Directors
Join the Network

Search our membership database

Browse through the ALBA members to find a speaker for your next
conference, a mentor for guidance, an expert for a new project or to simply network.

Gender
Position
Country

Ashik
Banstola

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Otago
New Zealand
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am an early career neuroscientist originally from Nepal. I am fascinated by neuroscience because of its interdisciplinary nature, the boundaries are limitless, and each day, we deal with new questions about the brain and behaviour. I hope ALBA recognises and provides networking, incorporates diversity, and ensures equality.

Jess
Kelly

Graduate student at University of Auckland
New Zealand Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of many under-represented communities, and someone who is very aware of other impacted groups in brain research specifically, I am passionate about working with like-minded folk to progressing visibility and understanding for these groups. It is really amazing to see a really well organised effort in this space with global connections to learn from and collaborate with.

Johanna
Montgomery

Lab/Research director at University of Auckland
New Zealand Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of a movement that both identifies inequities and is part of addressing how to correct them

Simon
O'Carroll

Professor or equivalent position at University of Auckland
New Zealand Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As an academic I an wanting to continually upskill regarding the issues relating to diversity in neuroscience so that I can support staff and students and be actively involved in the promotion of diversity.